Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

Roger L. “Jack” Rickman, age 67, of Alliance passed away on September 29, 2021.

He was born on May 18, 1954 in Glendale, WV to Charles Rickman and Orpha Greathouse.

Jack worked for American Steel and then Alliance Castings. He loved working on vehicles and especially preserving his 1978 GMC truck. Jack also enjoyed doing...

Sep 28, 2021

Jerry Webb, age 57, of Alliance passed away on September 28, 2021.

He was born on December 7, 1963 in Alliance to Frank and Shirley (Ruff) Webb.

Jerry graduated from Marlington High School in 1982. He enjoyed watching sports, especially football and the Cleveland Indians. Jerry also loved to bowl.

Those left to...

Sep 28, 2021

Cheryl L. Gandee, age 69, formerly of Alliance, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on September 28th at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL.

She was born on December 4, 1951 in Alliance to Glenn Creamer and Joan (Triplett) Martin.

Cheryl was a member of God’s Missionary Church in Florida.

Those left to cherish...

Sep 27, 2021

Haven A. Ackley, age 77, of Alliance, passed away suddenly at 4:13 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021, sitting on her front porch enjoying a lovely weather day.

She was born on August 1, 1944 in Alliance to Bernard and Mildred Taylor.

A 1962 graduate of Alliance High School, Haven was a member of her...

Sep 26, 2021

John R. Reeder, age 60, of Alliance went home to be with the lord on September 26, 2021.

He was born on September 28, 1960 in Alliance to Russell V. and Shirley (Gabbel) Reeder Jr.

John graduated from Alliance High School in 1979 where his love and skill for auto mechanics started in their vocational...

Sep 25, 2021

Earl Vernon Boyle Jr., age 85, of North Canton passed away on September 25, 2021.

He was born on May 31, 1936 to Earl V. Boyle Sr. and Mary (Berlin) Boyle.

Earl was a graduate of Marlboro High School class of 1954 and went on to work for Smith and Nephew until his retirement after...

Sep 23, 2021

Shirley Y. (Willis) Haupt, age 83, of Alliance, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

She was born on February 22, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio to William and Mary (Lacus) Willis.

A 1956 graduate of Alliance High School, Shirley was employed at Royal China and Lawson Dairy.

She was also a housewife and...

Sep 20, 2021

William "Bill" Godfred Blasiman III, age 64, of Alliance, passed away on September 20, 2021.

On December 14, 1956, he was born in Alliance to William Godfred and Evelene (Anderson) Blasiman II.

A graduate of Marlington High School, Bill worked as a welder and heavy equipment operator.

He was a member of the...

Sep 19, 2021

Bradley “Brad” Lee Barr, age 65, of Alliance died September 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 7, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to Walter “Doc” and Marilyn (Owens) Barr.

Brad graduated from Perry High School. He retired from Nickles Bakery. Brad enjoyed many years coaching baseball, participating in the...

Sep 18, 2021

Keith Allen Bourne, age 71, of Paris, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Rose Lane in Massillon.

He was born February 2, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to Donald and Helen (Zimmerman) Bourne.

Keith graduated from Alliance High School and was a Mail Carrier for more than twenty years.

A...

Sep 14, 2021

Zonia L. Miller, age 92, of Alliance, passed away on September 14, 2021.

She was born on January 11, 1929 in Alliance to Michael Ludwig and Gertrude (Barnett) Ludwig.

Zonia graduated from Alliance High School and the Alliance City Hospital School of Nursing. She spent her life as a caregiver, first for her mother and...

Sep 14, 2021

Susan Wise, age 68, of Alliance, passed away at her home on September 14, 2021 at 4:21 a.m.

She was born on August 16, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to Steve Szakacs and Vera Robart.

Susan was an aide for Roselane Nursing home for over 10 years, but spent most of her life as a homemaker...

Sep 12, 2021

Donna Jean Ermlich, age 91, of Alliance passed away on September 12, 2021.

She was born on February 5, 1930 in Alliance to Chester Elliott and Thelma (Russell) Elliott.

Donna graduated from Alliance High School in 1948 and from Mount Union with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 1951 where she was a member of...

Sep 9, 2021

Brenda Jean (Sullivan) Zinda, age 53, of Alliance, passed away on September 9, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19.

She was born on July 28, 1968 in McKeesport, PA to William and Sarah (Evans) Sullivan.

Brenda graduated from Stark State College with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and was the owner of Brenda’s...

Sep 8, 2021

Samson A. Woods, age 80, of Atwater passed away on September 8, 2021.

He was born on May 12, 1941 in Persinger, West Virginia to William Ward Woods and Malvarie Gladys Ward.

Sam was a member of Truth Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing at West Branch and Mogadore Reservoir, gardening and mowing his yard.  Sam...

Sep 7, 2021

MaryAnn Johnson, age 82, of Alliance passed away on September 7, 2021.

She was born on December 15, 1938 in Louisville to James Max and Anna (Raynard) Robson.

MaryAnn graduated from Marlboro High School in 1957. She worked as a surgical technician for Robinson Memorial Hospital, drove a school bus for Marlington Local Schools, retired...

Sep 4, 2021

Herbert Paul Brady, age 66, of Alliance passed away on September 4, 2021.He was born on March 31, 1955 in Alliance to Derwood “Gat” Brady and Elaine (Moore) Lorden.

Herb graduated from Marlington High School. He worked for 40 years as a driller in the oil fields.

Herb participated in Boy Scouts when he was...

Sep 3, 2021

Michael William Harold, age 63, formally of Alliance, Ohio passed away September 3, 2021 at his home in Canton, Ohio.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio August 8, 1958 to the late Joseph and Miriam Harold.

Michael was a graduate of Alliance High School from the class of 1976.

After high school Michel...

Sep 3, 2021

Betty Smith, age 78, of Alliance, was reunited with her husband Friday, September 3, 2021 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born August 12, 1943 in Hartville, Ohio to Dan C. and Alta (Hostetler) Schlabach.

Betty retired from the Inn at Belden after fifteen years of service as Head Baker. She was the founder and operated...

Aug 28, 2021

James Eugene Cottrill, 72, of Alliance, Ohio, died at 8:35 p.m. on August 28, 2021 at Alliance Community Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born on December 15, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio, to Paul Lewis Cottrill and Dorothy June (Hurtt) Cottrill.  He was raised on the family farm in Washington Courthouse, Ohio with his younger brother...